Whirlpool washer sometimes stops after the wash cycle

I have a 13 year old whirlpool washing machine. It has recently started to act up when I use the normal wash cycle. It will simply stop when it is about to switch from the aggitation to the next cycle. It does not always happen and there are no problems with any of the other cycles (delicate, permanent press etc). To get it to work again it requires that the knob be turned all the way around and restarted in the same place - sometimes this has to be done several times until the machine starts up again.

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Aug 5, 2007 - 19 posts - ‎8 authors
Forum discussion: We have a Maytag Neptune front-loader washing machine that ...the drain/spin cycle after a wash even though the timer continues to ... related circuit board failure" their Neptune washer will lock the door, turn on the ... then will either not start tumbling or will stop operation mid-spin cycle.

May 13, 2013 - The absolute first thing to do to your washing machine that will notspin or drain (whether it. ... I was so fed up with the machine sometimes refusing to spin or drain the .... I just did a load and it stopped midcycle with e and f error codes.... I tried different cycles but all that happens is the door lock engages ...

My problem is similar to one posted top. My HE Kenmore washer stopped in the middle of the cycle. I repaired the latch lock, thinking that would solve my problem, but now it will start the cycle, and stall at the rinse setting. I have to physically set it to rinse and spin, and sometimes that doesn't even work. Washer will be two years old this August. I have NEVER had a problem with a Sears washer, and I am VERY disappointed in this one. My last two gave me twenty years of service without a repair. Maybe Sears needs to go back to making theirs in the USA.

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This error code indicates that the door is not locking. Is the washer door firmly shut?
The door must be completely closed for the washer to operate. The door may look as if it's closed, but it may not be latched. Open the door and firmly close it.Were you washing a large load?
Before you close the washer door, check for laundry items sticking out beyond the door opening. Leave enough space in the washer to allow the clothes to freely tumble. Reduce your load size if needed. To remove the error display, press Pause/Cancel twice.

If Pause/Cancel does not work:

Unplug the washer or disconnect the power for one minute.

Plug in the washer or reconnect the power.

Re-select the cycle and press Start.

NOTE: If the error remains on the display, and all of the other conditions above have been checked, call for service.

A common problem with noises from washing machines has been the under wire that may come out of small clothes. In the washer they can get stuck in one of the inner basket holes and make a scrapping noise, they can actually make there way into the pump and jam the pump, or make a terrible noise when the pump is running. Grab a flash light and have a peek inside the washer for this. Front load washers seem very common to this happen! If the tiny cloth is showing signs of fraying, may be best not to wash it in the washing machine, replace the cloth.=======It's noisy
Most noises from a washing machine occur during the spin cycle. If you hear loud thumping during the spin, the load of clothes may have become unbalanced. Stop the washer and redistribute the clothes, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.